Biology Chapter on Plastids and Chloroplasts

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What are chloroplasts primarily responsible for?

Colorful pigmentation in flowers
Photosynthesis (correct)
Food storage
None of the above

Plastids are found in animal cells.

False (B)

What are the three main types of plastids?

Chloroplasts, Chromoplasts, Leucoplasts

Colorful plastids that store carotenoids are called __________.

Chromoplasts Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of plastids with their characteristics:

Chloroplasts = Photosynthetic plastids responsible for green color Chromoplasts = Colorful plastids storing carotenoids Leucoplasts = Colorless plastids for storage and no pigments Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of chlorophyll found in chloroplasts?

Absorbing solar energy for photosynthesis (C) Signup and view all the answers

Chloroplasts can be found in animal cells.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of pigments stored in chromoplasts?

Carotenoid pigments Signup and view all the answers

Leucoplasts primarily store food in the form of _____ .

carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

Match the following plastids with their characteristics:

Chloroplasts = Involved in photosynthesis and contain chlorophyll Chromoplasts = Synthesize and store carotenoid pigments Leucoplasts = Store food in non-photosynthetic parts of plants Chlorophyll = Green pigment essential for photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Plastids

Double membrane organelles in plant cells and some protozoa that store and make food.

Chloroplasts

Photosynthetic plastids that contain chlorophyll and are responsible for photosynthesis.